bactericidal

• Qualifie une substance ou un agent qui tue les bactéries.

Describes a substance or agent that kills bacteria.

1. Kills bacteriaC1formalmedical

   Capable of destroying bacteria, thereby preventing infection by eliminating the microorganisms.

   bactéricide

   • The doctor prescribed a bactericidal ointment for the wound.
   • This cleaning solution has strong bactericidal properties.
   • Bactericidal antibiotics are often used to treat severe infections.

   Synonymesantibacterialgermicidal